Director of Accounting — Nonprofit Finance & Strategy Leader

ContinuServe Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Generous time off including holidays,

Paid time to volunteer

Job summary

ContinuServe is seeking a Director of Accounting for our Not-for-Profit Division, serving nonprofit clients across Chicagoland. You will lead financial strategy, oversight, and reporting while partnering with clients to strengthen their financial operations and compliance.

This client-facing leadership role requires 8+ years in accounting, experience with nonprofit funding and grants, and a track record of building high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (with accounting/finance focus)
• 8+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations
• Experience managing project accounting across multiple initiatives
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant administration, including compliance and budgeting
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial liaison for nonprofit clients
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders and executive leadership
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making
• Help clients navigate complex financial situations and align strategy with their goals
• Deliver accurate and timely financial statements
• Monitor financial performance and support clients in operating within budget guidelines
• Lead budgeting processes and provide ongoing financial analysis and reporting
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit funding and reporting requirements
• Oversee project accounting, including tracking budgets, costs, and timelines
• Ensure accurate reporting across multiple projects and funding sources
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, efficiency, and overall execution
• Provide best practices and guidance to strengthen client operations
• Partner with internal teams to deliver comprehensive financial support
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including senior accountants and managers
• Provide coaching and guidance to support team performance and growth
• Foster collaboration across teams aligned to client delivery
• Address client concerns proactively and ensure timely resolution
• Maintain a high standard of service and client satisfaction

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Financial leadership

Grant management

Budgeting

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

ContinuServe is seeking a Director of Accounting for our Not-for-Profit Division, serving nonprofit clients across Chicagoland. You will lead financial strategy, oversight, and reporting while partnering with clients to strengthen their financial operations and compliance.

This client-facing leadership role requires 8+ years in accounting, experience with nonprofit funding and grants, and a track record of building high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.